Brooklyn vs Portland Hearts of Pine Prediction: Key Stats and Insights

Brooklyn host Portland Hearts of Pine at Maimonides Park on 7 June 2026 in a pivotal USL League One Cup Group Stage clash. With both sides in Group 5 and separated by just a single point, this fixture has the feel of an early qualification decider rather than a routine group game.

Brooklyn sit 3rd in Group 5 on 3 points after two matches, having alternated between defeat and victory. Portland Hearts of Pine are 2nd with 4 points from their opening two fixtures, boasting the group’s most potent attack but also one of its leakiest defences. With the group phase offering little margin for error, every point matters, and this encounter could go a long way to shaping who progresses from USL Cup 2026, Group 5.

The numbers point towards a tight, competitive contest between a Brooklyn side that has shown defensive resilience away from home and a Portland outfit that scores and concedes at a high rate. Maimonides Park provides the stage; now it is about which team can best manage the fine balance between risk and control in this group showdown.

Brooklyn vs Portland Hearts of Pine Key Stats

• Brooklyn are 3rd in USL Cup 2026, Group 5 with 3 points from 2 matches, scoring 3 and conceding 2.
• There are no previous head-to-head meetings recorded between Brooklyn and Portland Hearts of Pine in this competition.
• Brooklyn have kept 1 clean sheet in 2 USL League One Cup fixtures, while Portland Hearts of Pine are yet to record a clean sheet and have conceded 4 goals in 2 matches.

Brooklyn vs Portland Hearts of Pine — Tale of the Tape

• Position: 3 vs 2
• Points: 3 vs 4
• Goals For: 3 vs 8
• Goals Against: 2 vs 8
• Clean Sheets: Brooklyn 1; Portland Hearts of Pine 0

Brooklyn’s group campaign has been defined by extremes: a 0-2 home defeat offset by a commanding 3-0 away win. Their overall record of 1 win and 1 loss from 2 games, with a goal difference of +1, underlines a side that has been far more effective on the road than at Maimonides Park so far. Sitting 3rd with 3 points, they remain firmly in contention but cannot afford another home slip if they want to push into the qualification spots.

Portland Hearts of Pine, 2nd in Group 5 on 4 points, have produced the most dramatic numbers in the group. Across two matches they have scored 8 goals and conceded 8, reflecting an open, high-risk style. Their home form has been positive with a 2-1 win, but they lost 3-2 away, suggesting that defensive vulnerabilities are more exposed on their travels. With only 1 win and 1 loss from 2 games and a goal difference of 0, they have a slight edge in the table but face a Brooklyn side whose defensive metrics are stronger.

Brooklyn vs Portland Hearts of Pine Key Matchups

Brooklyn attack vs Portland Hearts of Pine defence

Brooklyn’s offensive output has been heavily skewed towards their away performance, with all 3 of their goals so far coming on the road at an average of 3.0 goals per away game. At home, they have yet to score and average 0.0 goals per match. This contrast makes their attacking performance at Maimonides Park a key storyline.

They face a Portland Hearts of Pine defence that has conceded 4 goals in 2 matches in this competition, including 3 away from home at an average of 3.0 goals against per away game. Portland have not kept a clean sheet yet, and their goals-against pattern shows they are particularly vulnerable between the 16th and 75th minutes, where all of their conceded goals have arrived. If Brooklyn can reproduce their away attacking efficiency in front of their own fans, the numbers suggest they will create chances against this defence.

Brooklyn back line vs Portland Hearts of Pine frontline

On the other side, Brooklyn’s defensive structure has been quietly solid. They have conceded just 2 goals in 2 matches, with a clean sheet in their only away game. At home, they allowed 2 goals in their 0-2 defeat, but overall they average only 1.0 goal against per match and have shown the capacity to shut opponents down when they get their shape right.

Portland Hearts of Pine bring one of the most dangerous attacks in the group. They have scored 4 goals in 2 matches in the competition data set here, averaging 2.0 per game, and their broader group figures show 8 goals from 2 matches. They start quickly, with half of their goals coming in the opening 15 minutes and further strikes around the 16-30 and 76-90 minute windows. This direct, fast-starting attack will test Brooklyn’s concentration early and late in halves, especially given that Brooklyn’s previous concessions have come in the final 30 minutes of matches.

Head-to-Head: Last Meetings

There are no recorded recent head-to-head meetings between Brooklyn and Portland Hearts of Pine in this competition, so both sides enter this tie without a historical edge.

Brooklyn vs Portland Hearts of Pine Prediction

With no head-to-head history to lean on, this prediction rests on current group form and underlying metrics. Brooklyn’s profile is that of a balanced side: 3 goals scored, 2 conceded, 1 clean sheet and a strong defensive rating. Their main concern is a lack of home goals so far, but their 3-0 away victory shows they have the attacking tools when they find the right rhythm.

Portland Hearts of Pine are the group’s entertainers. They score freely but concede at an equally high rate, with 8 goals for and 8 against in their group record. Their attack is capable of breaching most defences, but the absence of a clean sheet and an average of 2.0 goals conceded per match indicate that they are always liable to give opponents chances, particularly away from home.

Comparative metrics slightly favour Brooklyn, with a marginal edge in the overall comparison and a prediction leaning towards “Brooklyn or draw”. The expectation is for a competitive match where Brooklyn’s defensive solidity and Portland’s attacking ambition largely cancel each other out. A tight, low-scoring contest looks more likely than another Portland goal-fest, especially with Brooklyn’s defensive numbers and the cautious tilt in the win/draw probabilities.

Predicted Score: Brooklyn 1-1 Portland Hearts of Pine

Brooklyn League Form

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Portland Hearts of Pine League Form

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Brooklyn Possible Starting Lineup

No confirmed lineup data is available for Brooklyn. Expect the core of the side that delivered a 3-0 away win to form the backbone again, with continuity likely given their limited number of fixtures so far.

Brooklyn’s tactical identity in this group has been built on defensive organisation and quick transitions, particularly away from home. At Maimonides Park they may look to be slightly more proactive, but their previous 0-2 home defeat suggests they will still prioritise structure and look to strike in key moments rather than committing too many players forward early.

Portland Hearts of Pine Possible Starting Lineup

H. Morse (GK); A. Armour, J. Drack, B. Evans, K. Green (Defenders); Diogo Barbosa, K. Hersi, M. Poon-Angeron, M. Wada (Midfielders); E. Terzaghi, O. Wright (Forwards).

Portland Hearts of Pine have a deep squad, particularly in attack, with options such as E. Terzaghi and O. Wright capable of leading a high-tempo frontline. In midfield, the likes of Diogo Barbosa and M. Poon-Angeron can provide balance between creativity and ball-winning, while a back line built around A. Armour and B. Evans will be tasked with tightening up a defence that has yet to keep a clean sheet. Given their attacking numbers, Portland are unlikely to abandon their forward-thinking approach, but they will need better defensive discipline if they are to take control of Group 5 away from home.

Brooklyn Team News

No significant absences reported.

Portland Hearts of Pine Team News

No significant absences reported.

Injuries & Suspensions

Brooklyn:

• None reported.

Portland Hearts of Pine:

• None reported.

Betting Tips: Brooklyn vs Portland Hearts of Pine

Exactly priced odds are not available, but the betting angles can still be framed around the available probabilities and performance metrics.

• Result Tip: Double chance: Brooklyn or Draw. The prediction metrics give Brooklyn and the draw a combined 70% likelihood (35% home, 35% draw) versus 30% for an away win. Brooklyn’s stronger defensive record and Portland’s away vulnerability support a conservative stance backing the hosts not to lose.
• Goals Tip: Under 3.5 goals. Brooklyn’s matches have averaged 2.5 goals (3 scored, 2 conceded in 2 games), and they have already produced one clean sheet. While Portland’s group record is high-scoring, the underlying advice leans towards a lower total, and Brooklyn’s defensive structure suggests this may not turn into a repeat of Portland’s previous goal-fests.
• Value Tip: Both teams to score – Yes. Brooklyn have failed to score only once in two games and showed they can hit in bunches with a 3-0 win, while Portland have scored in every match and average 2.0 goals per game in the competition data. With Portland yet to keep a clean sheet and Brooklyn conceding at home, backing both sides to find the net offers an appealing angle.

How to Watch Brooklyn vs Portland Hearts of Pine

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